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Hopes-Reichel Elite-16th day. On the move in the Hérault, the Narbonnais were in front of the break before completely letting go to bow heavily (43-18).
Hope only lasted a half-time for a Narbonne formation which has won, as often this season, after the recovery.
With the wind in the back at the kick-off, Racing enters the match well and Pouget rewards its team (0-3). But just after the dismissal, the Audois are surprised and the MRH revived (7-3). The Narbonne melee makes the law and harvests penalties. Alas, the RCN spoils too many opportunities near the opposing line and even finds itself behind (12-6) as lemons approaches. Alonso nevertheless finds the path of the test to logically put his team at the controls (12-13) at halftime.
Five tests received in 37 minutes
A very insufficient advantage in the face of the Hérault Faria at the exit of the locker room. In a quarter of an hour, the premises crossed the line three times, on the nose and the beard of an outdated audoise defense. Mass is said (31-13), especially as against the wind and weighed down by injuries, Racing no longer has any resources to get the head out of the water. He clings despite everything, gives everything he has left, but cannot prevent Montpellier from aggravating the brand (43-13), before having the honor of closing the posting board with a Capeau.
